Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Sri Lanka to gradually exit use of currency notes: President on digital economic development plans

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that a Digital Economic Authority will be established, and a new legal framework for digital payments will be introduced in order to faste... Read More


Sri Lanka to introduce National Tariff Policy, new Customs Act

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that a National Tariff Policy and a new Customs Act will be introduced aimed at the development of Sri Lanka's Export Industry. Deliverin... Read More


Sri Lanka's GDP growth for 2025 expected at 5% - President

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that Sri Lanka's economy is expected to grow approximately by 5% in 2025. Dissanayake further stated that the economic development should... Read More


LIVE UPDATES: 2025 Budget Speech

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- Rs 100 million to be allocated for the development of the Jaffna Library including computer facilities. Rs 200 for the development of other public libraries. Apart from the oil ... Read More


President Dissanayake begins inaugural Budget Speech

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who arrived in Parliament a short while ago, commenced the 2025 Budget Speech in the House. The Cabinet of Ministers granted approval for the... Read More


President arrives in Parliament to present 2025 Budget

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament, a short while ago, to present the 2025 Budget. The Cabinet of Ministers granted approval for the Budget 2025 to be pres... Read More


Missing Police Constable's T-56 firearm recovered

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The T-56 assault rifle of the Police Constable (PC) attached to the Mount Lavinia Police Station, who went missing and is suspected to have fled overseas, has been recovered alon... Read More


12 injured in bus-van collision in Wewetenna

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- At least 12 individuals have been injured in an accident that occurred at around 6.10 a.m. this morning (17) in the Wewetenna area on the Kandaketiya-Bopitiya road when a private... Read More


Sri Lanka Army clarifies passport retention policy for personnel

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The Sri Lanka Army has issued a statement clarifying the retention of passports belonging to Army personnel following various interpretations circulating regarding an administrat... Read More


Cabinet approval to present Budget 2025 to Parliament

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the Budget 2025 to be presented to the Parliament, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said. Published by HT Digit... Read More